RESTAURANTE AMATEPEC ESTADO DE MEXICO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK HAS BEEN REMOVED IN PREP AREAS/DISHWASHING AREA THAT IS CURRENTLY BEING USED AS PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTD TO RE INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK IN SAME LOCATION AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER RINSING COOKED PORK IN UNLEAN MOP SINK. INSTD NOT TO USE MOP SINK FOR PREPARING/RINSING FOR FOOD AT ANY TIME. FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $50 VALUE. OBSERVED CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE SALAD BAR WITHOUT ANY SNEEZE/GUARD, PROPER BARRIER. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER SNEEZE GUARD OR REMOVE. OBSERVED RAW PACKAGES OF STEAK STORED IMMEDIATELY STORED ON TOP OF READY TO EAT VEGETABLES IN REAR COOLER. INSTD TO STORE RAW FOOD PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE HANGING FROM INTERIOR. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR NOT UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTD TO HAVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY UNDER VENTILATION OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO DO SO.

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO DO SO.

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.